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Old 02-09-2009
History feature in Unix
Hi,

I'm working on two flavours of unix namely HP-UX and sun solaris.
In HP-UX, for executing the previous commands, i use the arrow keys. But on sun solaris this is not working.
Can anyone explain how to use history feature effectively in sun solaris os?

Thanks
# 2  
Old 02-09-2009
It varies on what shell you are using. I always use bash and that feature is on by default.
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Old 02-09-2009
Thanks for the information.

am using korn shell in Sun solaris and bash shell in Hp-UX.

How to use history feature in Sun solaris then? Appreciate your help.
# 4  
Old 02-09-2009
if you type:
Code:
set -o vi

you should be able to go backforth with <ESC>+k or <Es> +l

I that works, just add in your .profile
export EDITOR=/usr/bin/vi


All the best
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Old 02-10-2009
Thanks a ton. wonderful.
 
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